Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics E-Book

Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics E-Book
ISBN-10
0702071900
ISBN-13
9780702071904
Category
Medical
Pages
744
Language
English
Published
2017-06-04
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Authors
Derek G. Waller, Tony Sampson

Description

Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, now in its fifth edition, offers medical students all they need to know to become safe and effective prescribers. It forms a complete, integrated resource for basic pharmaceutical science, pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutics. The fifth edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout. Key features include: Clear, disease-based approach. Presentation of how drugs are used in clinical practice. Succinct explanations of the major pathogenic mechanisms of each disease and consequent clinical signs and symptoms. Comprehensive reviews of major drug classes relevant to each disease. Structured approach to the principles of disease management – outlining core principles of drug choice and planning a therapeutic regimen for common diseases. Quick-reference drug compendia illustrating key similarities and differences among all BNF-listed drugs in each class. Comes with free e-book on StudentConsult. New sections on key and evolving topics, including prescribing safety and pharmacovigilance. Updated figures to further clarify complex areas. Revised multiple-choice and case-based questions for self-assessment.

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